TELEGRAPHIC

Grey River Argus, Volume LVII, Issue 10520, 24 January 1903, Page 3

TELEGRAPHIC

(per press association.) New Plymouth, Jan 23. Walter Smith, a yeung man, was committed for trial on a charge of murdering; George Thomas Inca by setting fire to his tent at Malaroa some weeks ago. Mangaweka, Jan 23. A lad, aged 5 years, the son of Mourland, Ohingaiti, was drowned by falling into a well. The four year old son of Hegan, of To Mochau, was crushed to death by a wheel of a wool wagon passing over him> Woodville, Jan 23. The new water works, baths and recreation ground wa9 opened by the Native Minister today. The town was gaily decorated and visitors were present from the neighboring townships. The exhibition by the fire brigade and the swimming spottsjwere followed by a banquet. The demonstration was a great success. Hokitika, Jan 23. At a representative meeting of citizens this evening, the Mayor presiding, it was resolved to form a Harbor League, taking steps to improve local shipping facilities. It is anticipated t: at the construction of the railway to Pn>ss will develop a large timber trade. Feeling is strong here that every effort must bs made to cater for the tradp. A strong committee was set up to report at a public meeting. Sergeant-Major M'Donald, who is retiring from the police after 34 years' service, was presented by the raemb°rs of the force in the districtwith a suitable presentation in recog liition of his services. Wellington, January 23. The date of the annual communication ©f Freemasons, to be held in Auckland, has been fixed for May 5. At the annual competition of the Wellington Gun Club the following divided the prize money : Annandale, Eales, Rosengrave, Chevannes, Ballistite, Dobson, Campbell, Kyle, S«ecombe, Price, Redwood, Mason, Cheeseman, Kelly, Woolven, Johnson, Earle, Stewart, Buck, Scott, Allan, Whatman, Dimmock, Simmonds, Wilson. During the quarter ended December 31st the amount of revenue of the Postal Department was L 63,058 and of bhe Telegraph Department L 70 ,290;

total, T. 133,348 against L 123,732 for the corresponding period o£ 1901. To-nigh l's Gazette contains the roll of nurses registered under the Act of last year.